Chekelah Phelps
CHEKELAH PHELPS HLP Credit Solutions · CEO
Local Texas Credit Services · Arlington, TX (Tarrant County)

Arlington, TX Credit Repair & Homeownership Preparation Specialists

Presented in collaboration with The Odhams Real Estate Group and officially endorsed by the Mayor’s Black Advisory Council (MBAC) at the HLP Financial Empowerment Center.

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Local Arlington, TX Focus

Direct access to local credit educators and Texas-approved mortgage loan officers.

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Certified Metro 2 Disputing

Full compliance with FCRA and FDCPA laws for fast removal of inaccurate items.

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Texas Grant Specialists

Optimizing credit profiles to unlock the full $15K in TSAHC assistance.

Community Coverage

Serving All of Arlington, TX

Chekelah Phelps and the HLP team provide personalized credit consultations, tradeline strategy, and lender pre-approval guidance across all local neighborhoods:

✓ Viridian Master Planned Community
✓ Interlochen
✓ Cooper Street Corridor
✓ Pantego / Dalworthington Gardens Area
✓ UT Arlington University Village
✓ East Arlington / Division St
🎓 School District Support: Arlington ISD (Dedicated First-Time Buyer Seminars)
Down Payment Assistance

Local Arlington, TX Programs

The Odhams Real Estate Group & HLP Series (MBAC Endorsed) Free Admission

Community educational workshops providing credit audits, down payment grant navigation, and real estate guidance at the HLP Financial Empowerment Center.

City of Arlington First-Time Homebuyer Program Up to $10,000

Municipal assistance for eligible low and moderate income families buying within city limits.

TSAHC Home Sweet Texas Loan Program Up to $12,500

Down payment assistance grant for Arlington buyers in any profession.

Verified Local Transformation

Marcus & Tonya D. (Arlington, TX)

Initial Score 592
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Final Score 694 (+102)
⏱️ Timeline: 68 Days • 💰 Grant Unlocked: $12,800 Down Payment Aid

Attended the Arlington Homeownership Workshop at the HLP Financial Empowerment Center presented by The Odhams Real Estate Group & HLP Solutions. Chekelah’s team audited their 3-bureau report, removed an inaccurate auto repossession deficiency notice, and coached them on VantageScore 4.0 tradeline aging. They closed on a new home in North Arlington with lender credits.

Frequently Asked Questions for Arlington, TX

When and where are the Arlington Homeownership Workshops held?

Workshops are hosted at the HLP Financial Empowerment Center presented by The Odhams Real Estate Group & HLP Solutions with the official community endorsement of the Mayor's Black Advisory Council.

What credit score is needed to buy a house in Arlington, TX?

While standard FHA permits approvals from 580, reaching a 620 to 640 credit score unlocks city and state down payment grants up to $15,000.

Can ITIN holders in Arlington buy real estate?

Yes. Chekelah Phelps specializes in connecting Arlington ITIN tax ID holders with portfolio lenders offering 3.5%–5% down payment mortgages.

Start Your Arlington, TX Credit Transformation Today

Pull your 3-bureau report on MyFreeScoreNow or schedule a private strategy consultation with Chekelah Phelps.